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How thorough Mary is! I took same trip Sept.'14. Our guide, Edwinwas a gem, so I conclude RS hires terrific guides.I found no need for a walking stick, it's an individual thing, but hats are essential, as well as other gear mentioned by Mary.

We took the trip 1/31 to 2/12. It was wonderful, partly due to great leader, William, very experienced, knowlegeable, & attuned to our needs.Bugs-seems to be an individual thing. They don't bother me at home & I stopped putting bug lotion on in CR. But a couple people who always get bitten at home, got bites in CR, even with spray.If you like to use a wash cloth, bring one in ziplock bag. Most lodges didn't supply & I like to use them.Grab the shampoo, etc. from hotel in San Jose, the lodges have liquid soap on wall.Shower floors slippery, bring cheap flipflops.Due to rain & heat, bus driver had to keep AC pretty low, so I was cold on the bus: sweater/scarf handy.Fabulous that you can drink any water in CR, it's that clean! I wished I had a walking stick to help with balance. Very rocky trails & some steep.Have laundry done early, rather than late in trip if possible; gets more expensive as you go-I am cheapskate.Someone usually took bags to & from rooms, so I wish I had packed larger bag!Rain poncho essential; small backpack or string bag handy to carry stuff on walks. I wore hat every day for sun or rain.

We just registered for the November 4 program. Looking forward to hearing from other participants for that date. We will be traveling from Chicago. And regarding the used TP, we have a cabin in Northern Wisconsin with a mound septic system. No TP in the toilet for the past 10 years. Our tank is inspected every 3 years (by local ordinance) and we've never needed it pumped. Our neighbor has to pump his every two years. You get accustomed to disposing TP into a dedicated receptacle.

I will be bringing my monopod. For those unfamiliar with monopods, they are like a one-legged tripod. You can attach a camera on the top for dim light pictures such as in a rain forest or you can use it as a walking stick. It telescopes down to about 18 inches for traveling. I don’t know if I will need the walking stick, but I do plan on taking lots of pictures. My wife and I will be on the March 17th tour.

Thanks Larry- I plan on taking lots of pictures also. I'm a painter and plan on doing some paintings when i get back, partially from the photos. Also hope to do a little painting and drawing when I'm there. Where are you coming from?

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